Let’s face it. You’re a culture vulture who knows Paris can’t be beat when it comes to seeking out art, music, history, and architecture. Yet, it can be overwhelming at times, which is why it’s so wonderful WICE has you covered – complete with well-informed guides and a supportive atmosphere.

This December, there’s a selection of cultural opportunities for everyone:

• Contemporary Art Closeup: Drout, December 12
• The Mystery of Mozart and his Requiem, December 13
• The Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Richelieu, December 19

Hone up your photography skills this month with several engaging courses suitable for both newbies and seasoned shutterbugs.

Our instructors are knowledgeable and professional artistes who offer in-depth training in supportive small group settings.

Classes are frequently taught on location giving you an opportunity to capture scenes from this most beautiful of cities as you learn.

Don’t delay. These courses are starting soon! Register online ...

• Street Photography: Telling Stories from the City , Dec. 6, 2019   
  
• Creative Photography: Breaking the Rules (3 sessions) Dec. 2 - Dec. 16, 2019
• Portfolio Review: Let's Talk about Your Photographs! (New Date), December 10, 2019    
• Photo Exploration: Holiday Sparkle and Night Photo Adventures, December 10, 2019
• The Secrets of Portraiture in Photography: Natural Light (New date) December 18, 2019

Wine and champagne enthusiasts will enjoy this upcoming masterclass taught by Champagne expert, Cynthia Coutu, who is also the founder of Delectabulles, a champagne networking club for women.

This class will give you the know-how to choose champagnes you prefer and why – factoring quality and price. Learn tips for storage, service, food pairing, and gain an overview of the history and geography of Champagne. You will try 4 very different bubbly beverages. A generous buffet of charcuterie and other small bites will be provided so join us with an appetite! ... I’m in!

December 4, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Instructors Private Residence (nearest metro: Emile Zola)
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Curious about wines and looking for a class to get you started? Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass is a passionate wine professional ready to guide you through the Grand Crus of France. Receive tips from Bordeaux to Burgundies and refine your wine wisdom. This is 2-hour evening course that is wonderfully entertaining and educational. Cheese and charcuterie will be served in addition to wine so come hungry.

Tastings are not only educational, but a great way to socialize and meet other WICE members of the English-speaking community in Paris who are also interested in local culture. 

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Tuesday November 19, 7:30-10:30PM
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Let expert, Allison Zinder, guide you through one of Paris's most vibrant and authentic outdoor markets, Marche d’Aligre, near the Bastille. An inspiring tour where you’ll learn to shop like a local for local produce, cheese, meats and more – and inspire your next cooking project. The visit includes a visit to a local bakery for a charcuterie tasting in the Marché Beauvau, and a cheese tasting of 5 to 6 seasonal cheeses.  You will wrap up your time together with a celebratory glass of wine.

The Marché d'Aligre is actually three markets: the Outdoor Marche d'Aligre, full of vibrant seasonal produce; the Covered Marché Beauvau, an architectural beauty that consists of three halls filled with a variety of food stalls, cheese shops, butchers shops and more; and, at the center of the quaint plaza is the Outdoor Antiques & Flea Market.

November 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Meeting details TBC
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Nom nom! Hurry while there are spots left and join pastry chef, Lisa Allen, making tarts this Friday. She’ll guide you through a hands-on experience creating your own scrumptious apple tart. This course also includes a visit to a local market to source the fruit and then, bake from scratch. You’ll have plenty to take home!

Chef Lisa Allen studied at Ferrandi école de gastronomie, with additional training in 5-star and Michelin-starred kitchens, the Callebaut Chocolate Academy, and Edwart Chocolatier (among others), she is excited to share with you her love, passion and knowledge for French pastry and chocolate!

November 8, 2019, 10am-1pm
Location: Instructor’s private residence (metro: Corvisart or Glaciere)
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Apéro with WICE is a free social event held the last Tuesday of each and every month. This is a fun way to meet and greet over tasty treats. It’s our “wice-way” to say thank you to all your support as a member or volunteer.

So we’ll see you at the next one, okie dokie?? October 29^th.

RSVP is very appreciated, register here and for more info >>

October 29, 5:30 – 7PM
Location: WICE,10 rue Tiphaine, 75015 Paris
Metro: La Motte Picquet Grenelle

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WICE offers an array of exclusive guided tours and informative walks to all sorts of hidden gems in Paris otherwise not so easily accessed or understood to most. From food, to fashion, the historical, and the architectural, WICE hosts exceptional and much loved visits to those who love to learn outside the classroom lead by experts.

Walks and visits are a great way to become further acquainted with French history and culture as well as meet other English-speaking members of the Paris community.

These visits are popular, so don't wait to sign-up! Here's a quick summary of what's brewing now through December:

.... Join us for a Hearty Lunch & Glass of Wine featuring: Cod Fillets with Spicy Chorizo & Green Olive Tapenade.

Learn how to work with cod fillets; bake fish with a topping; make a tart crust using cookies; make a curd with fruit by entertaining and knowledgeable Chef Randall Price.This fast and delicious dish that will delight your dinner guests and warm your soul during the coming colder months. Cod is a wonderful delicate fish that is offers a wonderful canvas to work with by enhancing with flavors and spices.

Did you know that both Henry Fonda and Gustaf V, King of Sweden, both were avid embroiderers??!! Yep, Fonda, in fact, loved how portable and relaxing hand-sewing was that he used to sew on film sets between takes. I have to say, that is why I love it too. Sometimes on long flights, I while away the time just stitching and listening to an audio book.

And any Pinterest or Etsy hipster will tell you that Fiber Arts is where it’s at. From crafting whimsical wall art to embellishing couture or making cloth holiday ornaments, embroidery is a great tool in any artist's or crafter's box. Nowadays you'll even find whimsical embroidery wall art in local boutiques – and more ornate timeless works in world-class museums and galleries.

This course will teach you the very basics in a fun, social, and relaxing atmosphere with textile artist, Rebecca Devaney . Think about all the wonderful ways you can apply embroidery technique, make it social, and even just develop your hand-sewing skills for practical use.

Space is still available, but sign-up soon!

October 18, 2019, 2:30-4:30
Location: WICE, 10 rue Tiphaine, 75015 Paris
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